During our busy days, mealtimes have become such haphazard and hurried times for many families. Most families eat apart. Mom usually leaves something on the stove or in the oven, and different family members eat at different times to meet their hurried schedules. Most times, family members don't even sit down to eat.
Yet, mealtimes are so important. When families eat together, they seem to stay together, get to know what is bothering them during the day, disclose issues that they fret about and just simply hang out together. There is very little that isn't cohesive about mealtimes in families.
One of the chief reasons why family's don't eat together is because they say that they are busy. But is there a way for families to make sure that they have at least one meal a day together?
Here are a few ways to ensure that your family has a consistent meal together once a day.
1. Choose one meal, either breakfast or dinner, during the week when you will sit down as a family at a table and eat together, regardless of what else is happening.
2. Make a commitment to eat together during that meal. This means, that very few reasons are acceptable for missing a meal with the family. Making sure that your family makes mealtime a priority in this way can really make the family feel much more cohesive.
3. Even if a family member is sick, (s)he should come to the table and be with the family to show respect. Also, even if you have a glass of milk or a glass of water, you could still blend with your family and be there for everyone.
4. To ensure that mealtimes don't always become negative, it is important for family members to make a decision not to argue at mealtimes but only voice their concerns in a neutral manner. That way, whatever is bothering the particular person can be discussed later.
5. Keep mealtimes happy and contented by ensuring that all family members treat each other with respect. This means that, under no circumstances, should should siblings call each names or shout during mealtimes.
6. Parents may also want to instill some ground rules so that manners are maintained at mealtime as well so that all the siblings can feel comfortable to come to eat together. It is important for the kids to look forward to getting together for a meal.
By making mealtime a priority, parents will be helping their kids by having time to hang out with them and by also knowing where they stand and what is bothering them. This is one sure way that parents can avoid conflict and difficulties down the road. And what could be more enjoyable than a good meal together.
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